Is it safe to say R&B has mountains to move? In the 90’s when Hip Hop was emerging to surpass prominent genres like Rock n Roll and Country on a worldwide scale, it was often tagged with R&B under one category. But as time went on, urban culture caught on Continue Reading
MIC BOOGIE – THAT’s ME.
The evolution of music has not taken its full course if artists like Mic Boogie are not asserted in its shuffle. Hip Hop emerged from the Bronx in New York, USA and spread through the world like a volcano. In its wake, an emcee was born in Oshawa, a city Continue Reading
MOST CONSISTENT EMCEE OF THE DECADE (1999 – 2009)
Being an emcee compiling a list of this magnitude is tough. There are so many talented emcees out there, it’s almost impossible to make a top 10 list of any sort without leaving someone out or causing a debate. From writing screenplays to authoring my own books, I’ve managed to create my Continue Reading
GHETTO RADIO – FREDDY WILL IN EUROPE AND AFRICA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 5, 2009 – Leslie ‘Lee’ Kasumba, the Musical Director of Ghetto Radio interviewed Freddy Will for the Ghetto Radio website: Ghetto Radio is located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Europe). It features noteworthy contemporary urban music artists from all over Africa and the Diaspora. October 5th, 2009 Continue Reading
MY BOOK OF CHRYMES AND ALBUM OUT NOW!!!
The new album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums 1. 2v” features four (4) new singles. “Look At Me Now,” “While I’m Still Young II,” “Waitin’ 4 Ur Luv” feat. Liberty Silver and “Providence” feat. Carvin Winans. It has several new and revamped tracks including – “Franklin,” “Take Continue Reading
MY TOP ELEVEN G.O.A.T EMCEES (EXCLUDING MYSELF)
I consider myself to be one of those well-rounded Emcees who has been a fan of Hip Hop for most of his life. I grew up in West Africa as one of the few who adopted Hiphop as my culture. Later I sought a career in the business. With the many Continue Reading
GHOSTFACE KILLAH
On September 29th, 2009 Ghostface Killah will be releasing his eighth (8) solo offering entitled, Ghostdini: The Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City. Ghost promised that this album would be inspired by an R&B influence. Rumor has it, Ne-Yo, Joseci, Jon Legend and a host of R&B singers are featured Continue Reading
LOSO’S WAY
If someone was to ask a Hip Hop head who their favorite rapper is or to name their top five (5) Emcees, it’s possible that they might not put Fabolous on that list. But if reminded I’m sure they will say he’s dope. This Emcee is one of the smoothest in the game, Continue Reading
EDDIE BULLEN – THUNDER DOME SOUNDS
Edward “Eddie” Bullen is in every way, a standout musical genius among his generation of multifaceted musicians. Over the years, his lengthy career has yielded an abundance of awards and recognition not only for his solo projects but also for directing and producing some of the best work for other Continue Reading
MASON PAYNE – THE BEST SIDE BOY FROM UP NORTH
Hip-hop slogans like “the beast from the east” or “the best from the west” has always reflected its relevance. Canada’s urban community has been reputed for its’ Caribbean influence but underlying that influence is Hip Hop’s north side riders. You cannot mirror these “up north hustlers” in cold Toronto streets as Continue Reading
MY FIRST AND SECOND ALBUM RELEASE
In 2008 I released my debut album through my record label, Ghetto Breed Entertainment. This was my labels first release. At the time even though I’m from New Jersey, USA, since I recorded the album in Canada with the help of Canadian producers, engineers, background singers and featured artists, I Continue Reading
WHILE I’M STILL YOUNG – THE TALKING DRUMS 1.2v
A new version of my debut album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums 1.2v” features cutting edge music production by JUNO Award winner Eddie Bullen and underground crossover producer Stephen Stadelmann. The four (4) new singles are: Look At Me Now While I’m Still Young II Providence Feat. 5 Continue Reading
PARIS HILTON
Born in New York, New York, this 80’s baby is an all-American heiress who converted into a child model and became a media personality. Paris Hilton managed to accomplish everything in Hollywood. From modeling to acting, fashion designing to music, and launching a complete documentary of her life. Paris has Continue Reading
IVY KARMA
It’s never ordinary when you run into a female Emcee with such style and grace as Toronto’s own Ivy Karma. Call her a star or better yet, a comet because her velvety sophistication comes with custom made sexiness.” Lyrically, she is better than the best before and after her. Her Continue Reading
AKON – FORBES CASH KING!!!
The top five earnings according the Forbes were Jay – Z’s $35 million, P. Diddy’s $30 million, Kanye West’s $25 million, Akon and 50 Cent’s tie for fourth place with $20 million…” Senegalese American megastar who goes by the name Akon, celebrated when he ascended through the music industry’s Continue Reading